Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026


Location: Winnipeg


Substance Sold As: Pink Down


Visual Description: Pink chunks

Pink chunks sold as PINK DOWN tested positive for medetomidine, carfentanil and fentanyl. A non-fatal overdose resulted from this substance.

Carfentanil is up to 100x more potent than fentanyl, and a tiny amount can cause an overdose. 


Medetomidine is a veterinary tranquilizer that is up to 300x more potent than xylazine.

The sample tested positive using strips for fentanyl and medetomidine on May 15. Health Canada Drug Analysis confirmed these results on May 26.

If you are using substances, please use with a friend — someone you trust, because you might be sedated for a long time.

Naloxone does not work on non-opioid substances such as medetomidine. You should still give naloxone in cases of overdose, since medetomidine samples usually contain opioids as well.

Health Canada Drug Analysis Service results:
Medetomidine (1.17%)
Para-Fluorofentanyl (1.01%)
Caffeine (15.1%)
Carfentanil and fentanyl

Source: Street Connections

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If you are using substances, please:

* Use with a friend and stagger your use

* Start low and go slow

* Have and know how to use naloxone

If you are using alone, consider calling a friend or the NORS line at 1-888-688-NORS so they can spot you.

Get your drugs checked:

Nine Circles, Tu/W/Th, 10am-4pm, parking lot door of 705 Broadway Ave

Street Connections, M/W/F, 8:30am-3:30pm, 496 Hargrave St

Mobile Overdose Prevention Site (MOPS) — W/T/F/S/S, 12-5PM in the parking lot beside 631 Main St.

If you are experiencing grief from losing loved ones to drug toxicity, please know you are not alone. If you need to talk to someone, please call the crisis line at Klinic: 204-786-8686 or toll free 1-888-322-3019